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Juicy Chicken Breasts · Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

Golden outside and juicy inside in under 20 minutes, with no oven to heat. A lemon-herb seasoning keeps it fresh and goes with almost any side.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Serves
2
Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 8 oz each
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Cook to 165°F inside (check with a thermometer).

Steps

  1. Pound the thick end of each breast with a meat mallet until the breasts are an even 3/4 inch thick.
  2. Pat the chicken dry, rub it with the oil and season both sides with the salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper and lemon zest.
  3. Heat the air fryer to 375°F.
  4. Lay the breasts in the basket in a single layer, not touching, and air fry.
  5. Flip the chicken and air fry until the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
  6. Rest the chicken on a cutting board before slicing.

Tip: To cook four breasts, work in two batches unless your basket fits them with space around each one.

Tip: Use a separate cutting board for raw poultry, and wash hands, boards and knives in hot soapy water after handling it. Don't rinse raw chicken; it only spreads germs around the sink.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container within 2 hours, up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 to 4 minutes.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 320 calories · protein 51 g · carbohydrates 1 g · fiber 0 g · sugars 0 g · fat 10 g (saturated 2 g) · sodium 760 mg. Estimate from USDA FoodData Central; not medical or dietary advice. Based on 7 of 7 ingredients.